ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it is crucial for many life activities. This signaling pathway is like ...
Digital biomarkers are becoming more common in healthcare, helping doctors make better decisions. Speech is a complex process that involves breathing, voice production, mouth movements, and the way sounds echo. These processes depend on specific brain and body systems. When something goes wrong, it can change how speech sounds. Scientists are working hard to create t...
Did you know that how you live your life can affect your brain health? Scientists wanted to find out if certain lifestyle choices could cause neurological and psychiatric disorders. They looked at things like how much physical activity you get, your diet, and even if you smoke. They studied how these factors might change the structure of your brain using special brai...
Imagine being locked in your own body, unable to speak or interact with others. That's the harsh reality for many people with neurological disorders. Assistive technology (AT) can help, but it's not always welcomed with open arms. Enter the EarControl idea, a fresh take on AT that focuses on ear rumbling. Ever heard of it? It's that weird, low rumbling sound some peo...
Have you ever struggled to use both hands at the same time? Now, imagine if this was a daily challenge. People with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, or iNPH, face this very issue. This condition messes with the way cerebrospinal fluid flows, leading to balance and walking problems. You might think of it as a neurological disease that's really hard to fix. P...
Acute neuropsychiatric disorders in kids can happen suddenly and have many causes. Some, like Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), are linked to infections. Researchers think that a chemical called IL-17, made by certain immune cells in the brain, ...